Category: Most Common IRS Federal Reject Codes

Federal Reject Code R0000-504-01

If you received IRS Reject Code R0000-504-01, the IRS is saying that a Dependent’s name and Social Security Number, or just the Social Security Number, listed on your return does not match what they have on file. Don't worry, this IRS rejection code is an easy fix!

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Since the IRS does not indicate which dependent listed on your return is entered incorrectly, check the information for each listing if you have included more than one dependent on your return.

To fix this code simply log back in to your TaxSlayer account by signing in from our homepage, and clicking the “Basic Information” tab on the navigation bar left side of the screen.

Click the EDIT button next to the Dependents/Qualifying Person menu to view all of your entries. Verify each person’s name and Social Security Number is listed exactly as it is with the Social Security Administration, as they are the agency that provides this information to the IRS. To make your correction just click the EDIT button next to the name of the dependent you need to change, and correct the spelling of the name or the SSN entry.

Now just go back through the e-file steps by clicking the E-file tab on the navigation bar to resubmit your corrected return, and the IRS will process the return for you. There is no additional charge for resubmitting your return. TaxSlayer will send you a confirmation email as soon as the IRS processing is complete.

If you find that the information you had originally entered was in fact correct and there is no change to be made, contact the Social Security Administration directly to verify and update what they have on file. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. Once their information is updated you will be able to file your return again by following the steps previously mentioned.